This elite squad of athletes is preparing for the big week in Madison. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 10, 2023 The 2023 CrossFit Games are quickly approaching and elite athletes are preparing to go all in for the big week in Madison, WI on Aug. 1-6, 2023. In particular, Ben Smith, the
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Acree is looking for a “three-peat.” Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 7, 2023 2021 and 2022 CrossFit Games Adaptive Division winner Casey Acree will look to win his third championship as a Men’s Upper Extremity competitor when he competes in the 2023 Games on Aug. 1-6 in Madison, WI. On June 27,
He’s been putting in serious work for this year’s competition. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 3, 2023 2022 CrossFit Games Men’s runner-up Roman Khrennikov has his sights set on moving up that one last spot and overtaking two-time defending champion Justin Medeiros at the 2023 Games in Madison, WI in the week
Castro makes his return in a major leadership role for the organization. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 21, 2023 Justin Bergh is stepping down from his position as CrossFit’s General Manager of Sport, according to CrossFit CEO Don Faul. Bergh had been in the role for 18 months and is leaving the
Migała and Đukić channelled their latest Semifinal performances into something to remember. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Gabriela Migała (Individual Women) and Lazar Đukić (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Europe Semifinal. With a berth in the 2023 CrossFit Games locked in for this August, Migała will
One of the last legs of this year’s CrossFit Semifinals saw Asian athletes take center stage. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 5, 2023 Seher Kaya (Individual Women) and Arthur Semenov (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 Asia CrossFit Semifinal. According to her page on the CrossFit website, the 2023 iteration
It was quite the Semifinal “Down Under.” Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 1, 2023 Ellie Turner (Individual Women) and Jay Crouch (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal. On the Teams side, CrossFit Torian Mayhem stood on top of the podium. The 2023 CrossFit Oceania Semifinal occurred on May
The CrossFit Semifinals charged on in Brazil. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 31, 2023 Victoria Campos (Individual Women) and Kaique Cerveny (Individual Men) are the victors of the 2023 CrossFit South America Semifinal. Campos will attempt to build on her debut at the 2022 CrossFit Games this coming August in Madison, WI.
It was a big performance for Gazan and Vellner. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 31, 2023 Alex Gazan (Individual Women) and Patrick Vellner (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal. To notch his Semifinal win, Vellner, the 2022 CrossFit Games runner-up, beat two-time defending CrossFit Games
The Semifinals are in full swing and tremendous performances are not in short supply. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 23, 2023 Emma Cary (Individual Women) and Jeffrey Adler (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal. The event was the first leg of seven CrossFit Semifinal events
Johannesburg, South Africa, served as the staging location for one of the first segments of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 22, 2023 Michelle Basnett (Individual Women) and Jason Smith (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 Crossfit Africa Semifinal — the second of seven Semifinal events around the
Personal reasons will keep O’Brien for pursuing her first Individual CrossFit Games title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 17, 2023 CrossFit superstar Mal O’Brien has withdrawn from the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals, set to take place from May 18 to Jun. 4, 2023. In an Instagram post on May 16, 2023, O’Brien announced
The 2011 and 2012 CrossFit Games women’s champion, Annie Thorisdottir, has returned to Individual CrossFit competition and is poised to make another run at becoming FIttest Women on Earth®. Thorisdottir spoke as a guest on the Talking Elite Fitness podcast, where she spoke about the 2023 season and the mental aspect of competition. Thorisdottir discussed overcoming self-doubt and finding ways
The CrossFit legend has an upgrade for his athletes. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 27, 2023 CrossFit legend Mat Fraser has a new HWPO (Hard Work Pays Off) training facility in Burlington, VT and, by the looks of it, it is quite the fitness marvel to prepare for elite CrossFit competition. On
Garard will be sidelined until at least the next CrossFit competitive circuit. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 11, 2023 Last summer, Australian CrossFitter Ricky Garard took home an Individual podium finish at the 2022 CrossFit Games. This year, the veteran CrossFitter will have to take some time away to recuperate before he
The front squat is one of the most effective lower body exercises, offering tons of benefits from strength and muscle size to athleticism and mobility. The same exercise can also be daunting because it requires coordination from head to toe. This challenging squat variation can even be awkward for some lifters because it demands more
There was a battle to kick things off in New Jersey. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 23, 2023 The 2023 CrossFit Open is still underway. In week two of its multi-week format, the 23.2 workout has been revealed. CrossFit HQ made a live announcement of the workout at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard
Is there a feat of strength more visually striking than taking a heavy chunk of metal from the ground, heaving it into the air, and locking it overhead? The image alone, sometimes seen in silhouette, is iconic. The clean & jerk, along with the snatch, make up the Olympic lifts — the only strength sport